Sponsored by Momentum Media – Awarded to a Program Director who demonstrates leadership, while promoting positive workplace culture, creativity, and the conception of unique programming that engages the station’s target audience. PD of the Year nominees may also be judged on community involvement, innovation, talent development, and efforts to promote the station’s identity and core values.
Major Market
Jay Stone, 102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO), UP! 99.3 (CIUP), Pattison Media, Edmonton, Alberta
Runner Up
Karen Steele, 99.9 Virgin Radio (CKFM), Bell Media, Toronto, Ontario
Medium Market
Adam West, Energy 106 (CHWE), HOT 100.5 (CFJL), Evanov Communications, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Runners Up
Mike Uhrich, CITI (CITI), Rogers Sports & Media, Winnipeg. Manitoba
Stephanie Hunter, JUMP! 106.9 & boom 99.7-Ottawa, 96.3 Big FM & 104.3 Fresh Radio-Kingston,
boom 101.9 & 104.5 Fresh Radio-Cornwall, 101.5 The Wolf & 100.5 Fresh Radio Peterborough, Corus, Multiple Markets
Small Market
Chris Walker, 100.1 Moose FM (CKFU), Moose Media, Fort St John, British Columbia
Runner Up
Shane Button, 93.1 FM Country (CHMT), Vista Radio, Timmins, Ontario